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Latest NewsAutumn News Letter The Autumn News letter 2010 can now be downloaded here
Ventnor Yacht Club Summer Party 2010 Details of the party can be downloaded as a PDF file
Seventh Annual Ventnor Yacht Club Challenge Trophy Race Sunday 6th June 2010 The race took place under blustery conditions over a 3 lap course. 10 boats came around to Ventnor. The Margaret Thompson Memorial Trophy for the first boat to Ventnor was won by Erling Holmberg, the Ventnor Yacht Club (Keith Newnham) Trophy was won by yet again Keith Newnham
VENTNOR YACHT CLUB ROUND THE ISLAND BBQ SATURDAY 19th JUNE 2010 AT THE SPYGLASS Calling all Members The Summer Barbecue to mark the Annual Round the Island Race will take place on Saturday, 19th June 2010 in the Boathouse and Terrace beyond the Boathouse of the Spyglass Inn, from 10.30am onwards. On offer, will be a Barbecue meal, to include those lovely sausages we had last year, chicken legs, salads and rolls, for £8.50p per head. If desired, sweets can be ordered from the main menu individually. As with previous events, there will not be a Boathouse Bar however, wine by the glass or bottle will be available and the main Spyglass bar will be open for drinks both on a pay as you go basis. The race will as normal, start early in the morning from Cowes and we are again expecting a record number of entries for the race including the famous J class. The first of the faster boats are expected to reach Ventnor Bay around 8.00 –8.30am, but the majority should arrive between 10.45 –1pm. More detailed timings will be available in the press. The Barbecue area will therefore be operational from 1030 for drinks from the main Bar, and for wine and food from 12 noon. (Coffee will be available from 1030 from the main bar). All members and friends are invited, so why not order your tickets now and join us to view the racing yachts in action down at the beachfront. Early booking is essential in order to secure your places. There will be a limit to the numbers we can cater for, approximately 70, utilising the terraces beyond the Boathouse and part of the Boathouse itself so act now! Final date for accepting bookings: Monday 14th June. Please Download the Order form and send, with your payment to NOTE: Advance reservations may also be made by email to ellacott@talktalk.net, however your cards will not be sent out until payment is received. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Seventh Annual Ventnor Yacht Club Challenge Trophy Race Sunday 6th June 2010
As promised in the January Newsletter, here are the details for the race between Shanklin Sailing Club and Ventnor Yacht Club competing for the VYC Challenge Trophy. This is the seventh year for this event which now includes the Margaret Thompson Memorial Trophy for the first boat to “cross the line” on the Shanklin-Ventnor leg of the race. The race will start from Shanklin at 1000am, and competitors are expected to reach Ventnor around 1130am.. After a short interval, a two lap race around three buoys will start in Ventnor Bay at 1145-12noon. This race should last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, with all boats expected to finish at Ventnor in time for lunch at 1pm The return leg from Ventnor to Shanklin will follow a sandwich lunch for the competitors and officials. We hope that several of you will be actively supporting this event which is always good fun, guessing who is going to finish first. Please note that the race is subject to favourable weather and tides. The main Spyglass Bar will be open for beer and wines and food from 11am, and coffee will be available from 1030 for those who require it. No booking form is required, Just turn up and enjoy the spectacle of little boats racing in Ventnor Bay. Nancy Ellacott
Social Calendar 2010February
Saturday 27th Annual General Meeting – Ventnor Cricket Club.
April
Thursday 1st, Invitation to Bembridge Ladies Annual Luncheon.
Lady Members only.
Thursday 15th Members visit to UKSA. Tour of facilities and Training Simulator. Evening visit. May Saturday 8th Mary Rose Trust Presentation. Lunchtime at Boathouse, Spyglass Inn. Ticket only event. £7.50 in advance. £10.00 on the day. 21st – 23rd Proposed Spring Boatowners Weekend Rally To Chichester. Interested boat owners to contact Tony Saunders on 01983 883443. June Sunday 6th Shanklin Ventnor Challenge Cup Race. Saturday 19th Round the Island Barbeque.
Boathouse Terrace, Spyglass Inn.
July
Saturday 31st Summer Party at East Dene.
September
10th-12th Proposed Autumn Boatowners Rally in Western Solent.
Interested boat owners to contact Tony Saunders on 01983 883443.
Late September
Fundraising event at Steamer Inn, Shanklin.
Date tbc. VYC Sponsorship in aid of Shanklin Sailing Club Cadet Training Programme.
October
Thursday 21st Trafalgar Night Supper.
Boathouse, Spyglass Inn.
Social Calendar 2011
January
Saturday 29 Annual Dinner Dance.
Royal Hotel.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Many thanks to Ventnor Yacht Club and others who have promised help for the Shanklin Sailing Club Cadet GroupGoal:
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